Английская Википедия:Capture of Gorée

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Gorée and its fortifications

The Capture of Gorée occurred in December 1758 when a British naval expedition led by Augustus Keppel against the French island of Gorée off the coast of Senegal during the Seven Years' War.[1] Keppel bombarded the fortress and then landed his marines to take possession. The French commander, Blaise Estoupan de Saint-Jean surrendered the fortress and the island. The 300-man garrison became prisoners of war, and 110 guns and mortars were captured.[2]Шаблон:User-generated source

The island was occupied by the British until 1763 when it was returned following the Treaty of Paris.

References

  1. McLynn p.99-100
  2. Шаблон:Cite web

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